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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Forsterite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Vesuvianite Idocrase and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.

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